| Probus (276-282 A.D.)
- AE Antoninianus - 22.72mm, 3.15g |
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| Obverse
- IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG Probus, his radiate and cuirassed bust right. |
Reverse
- VIRTVS PROBI AVG Emperor galloping right, spearing enemy whose shield lies beneath horse. KA dot A dot in Exergue. |
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| Minted at Serdica (Sofia, Bulgaria), 4th emission, 1st
officina in 277 A.D. Reference: Webb, P.H., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 5, Part 2 (RIC), p113, nr. 877, bust type F. Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), nr. 917 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p262, nr 60, var with Ol/6. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins II" (ERIC2), unlisted (B72, O38, R195, T063, M5) Kampmann, U., "Die Münzen der Römischen Kaiserzeit", 2nd. revised edition (Kampmann), p364, nr. 112.95.2. Quality: Very Fine+ Ex JHE Auction 24, Lot 107 Ex American Numismatic Society Ex Huntington collection |
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